Facts
- Long-term methamphetamine users often lose their ability to relate to others socially.
- Some gender-specific side effects of anabolic steroid use for teenage males can include: shrinking of the testicles, reduced sperm count, baldness, development of breasts, and an increased risk for prostate cancer later in life.
- Women and low-body-weight males are more likely to have higher blood alcohol concentration due to the fact that they will generally have less blood volume to dilute alcohol.
- Of all of the illicit drug and/or heavy alcohol users in the nation, 43 percent of Americans report using only an illicit drug, 42 percent report using only alcohol heavily, and 16 percent report using both illicit drugs and alcohol heavily.
Adolescents - MansfieldAs a parent or guardian the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehab center can be overwhelming and frightening. Unfortunately, just like adults, adolescents become addicted to drugs and alcohol and need professional help in order to stop using. Due to their young age it is not an option for them to attend an adult drug rehab. Many specialized and age appropriate drug rehabilitation programs have been created to focus on adolescents and their distinct requirements pertaining to substance abuse treatment. Substance abuse professionals who are experienced in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your loved one and guide them through their recovery process.